Healthy Living Coach

Ymca Of Southwest Florida.•Englewood, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Group Exercise Instructor will be responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and physically appropriate group exercise classes. Staff are expected to act professionally and dress according to requirements, arriving promptly for their shifts. Opening personnel must arrive with adequate time to prepare the facility for opening. Instructors must follow the format of the class type and description to be taught, ensuring classes start and finish on time, and scheduling adequate time for setup and takedown. Classes must be safe and within industry standards and guidelines. Instructors are responsible for their own music, using family-friendly selections. They should become familiar with class participants, learning names, health concerns, and physical limitations, while maintaining constant supervision. Maintenance concerns should be directed immediately to the Executive/Wellness/Program Director. Participants must wear appropriate footwear, and all equipment must be put away correctly after each shift. Instructors are responsible for finding their own substitutes and communicating them to the supervisor in a timely manner. Attendance at regularly scheduled, mandatory staff meetings is required. Staff must utilize the time clock and monitor their timesheets, bringing any corrections to the supervisor promptly. Upholding all staff safety requirements, including cleaning protocols throughout the day, is essential. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements.
Meet the Association’s policies on background screening.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Refrain from diagnosing injuries, offering medical advice, and dispensing or endorsing any and all commercial health products, especially nutritional supplements, vitamins, performance-enhancing substances, and pain relievers.
Must be a self-starter, with high energy and a positive attitude.
Adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke-free workplace policy.
Participate in YMCA-sponsored special events and activities when possible.
Employment is contingent upon completing required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Must be 18 years of age.
CPR/ First Aid/AED Certifications required.
Appropriate fitness certification.
Completion of YMCA’s Blood Borne Pathogens training annually.
Completion of YMCA’s Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Class annually.
One year or more of experience in fitness.
Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols.

Nice To Haves

Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, and physically appropriate group exercise classes.
Arrive promptly for shifts and prepare the facility for opening if applicable.
Follow the format of the class type and description to be taught.
Ensure classes start and finish on time.
Schedule adequate time for setup and takedown of equipment.
Ensure classes are safe and within industry standards and guidelines.
Provide and use appropriate music suitable for a family setting.
Become familiar with class participants, including names, health concerns, and physical limitations.
Maintain constant supervision of participants during class.
Direct all maintenance concerns to the Executive/Wellness/Program Director immediately.
Ensure all participants wear appropriate footwear.
Make sure all equipment is put away correctly following your shift.
Find own substitutes if unable to work a scheduled shift and communicate the substitute to the supervisor.
Attend regularly scheduled, mandatory staff meetings.
Utilize time clock and monitor timesheet, bringing any corrections to supervisor promptly.
Uphold all staff safety requirements, including cleaning protocols throughout the day.
Perform team assignments in Annual Partner with Youth campaign.